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In my travels on the back roads doing genealogy research, I’ve seen hundreds of remnants of times gone by. These iconic symbols of "Americana" inspired me to create this blog. By documenting them, I'll remember and maybe you'll find something interesting to hunt down next time you are in one of these areas!
You can use the search feature in the blog to look for specific cities or states. Enjoy!
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Hotel Beale, Kingman Arizona
I could see this sign way down the road. What a great way to advertise. The hotel was built in 1899, after fire destroyed the original...
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Feb 27
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Arcadia Lodge, Kingman Arizona
Opened in 1938 as the Arcadia Court, this motel is still operating with this somewhat simple Googie styled 1960's neon sign. You'll find...
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Feb 27
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Ramblin' Rose Motel, Kingman Arizona
So many classic motels along Route 66 in Kingman Arizona. This one was built in 1958 and is also still operating today. The sign really...
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Feb 27
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El Trovatore Motel, Kingman Arizona
Again, I was so focused on this great restored and working neon sign, that I didn't get the giant tower sign, which is also working neon,...
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Feb 27
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Hill Top Motel, Kingman Arizona
I had to look at google street view to see if they kept this great neon sign as part of the renovations that were underway when we passed...
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Feb 27
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Siesta Motel, Kingman Arizona
The motel was built in 1929 and the original giraffe pattern stone building still stands. I wish I would have snapped a photo of the...
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Feb 27
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The Orlando Motel, Truxton Arizona
Like a lot of 1960's motels, this one had a cool googie style neon sign. You can see what is left on the three posts at the bottom and it...
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Feb 9
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Frontier Motel and Restaurant, Truxton Arizona
Built in 1952, with this classic eye-catching neon sign, the motel operated until 2011. The sign was renovated in 2013, but obviously...
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Feb 9
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Supai Motel, Seligman Arizona
This is an updated neon sign from the original, but that great retro look has survived. The hotel opened in 1952 and is still operating...
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Feb 9
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Aztec Motel, Seligman Arizona
This was one of the oldest, still operating motels that we saw on our route 66 trip. The first adobe building was constructed in 1915....
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Sep 15, 2024
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Stagecoach Motel, Seligman Arizona
If you've read other posts, you probably already know that these Jetson's space age looking "Googie" style neon signs are my favorites...
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Sep 15, 2024
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Hi-Line Motel, Ash Fork Arizona
Literally right next door to the Copper State Motel was this one. It sort of tells the sad tale of how busy Route 66 was in it's heyday...
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Sep 15, 2024
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Copper State Motel, Ash Fork Arizona
This motel was built in the 1920's. It took 4 years to complete the construction of the 18 inch thick cobblestone walls of the motel...
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Sep 15, 2024
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The Red Garter Inn, Williams Arizona
Besides being a really great old building, what first caught my eye was the lady of the evening hanging out of the second floor window!...
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Aug 21, 2024
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Arizona 9 Motor Hotel, Williams Arizona
A lot of history here, the original building was built in 1927 and ran as Sutton's Hotel Cottages and Thurston's Service Station. Over...
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Aug 21, 2024
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Highlander Motel, Williams Arizona
Built in 1953, this motel is still operating under the same name, with the same neon sign. However, the building was much more eye...
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Aug 21, 2024
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Whispering Winds Motel, Flagstaff Arizona
This sign and building seemed to say, "Look at me, I used to be really cool". As it turns out, it was. The architectural design of the...
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Jul 27, 2024
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Western Hills Motel, Flagstaff Arizona
What a great vintage neon sign. The motel was built in 1951 and is still operating, pretty much the same as it was then. The sign is the...
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Jul 27, 2024
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Earl's Motor Court, Winslow Arizona
This is the oldest continuously operating Route 66 motel in Winslow. It was built in the 1940's, originally called the Marble Motel, and...
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May 12, 2024
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Iconic Wigwam Motel, Holbrook Arizona
Another Cars movie inspiration, right down the road from Joe & Aggies Cafe, is the iconic Wigwam Motel. This motel was, of course, the...
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May 12, 2024
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